Handbuilt Ceramics

Handbuilt Ceramics is a practical guide to all aspects of handbuilt ceramic art. Jo Taylor analyzes the different practices and approaches to working with clay by exploring the studio practices of ten exciting contemporary makers. Step by step, she explains in detail the methods of hand-building and decorating ceramic works - from pinching, through slab-forming, to using molds, from creating texture, through the use of engobes, to glazing. The author shows ideas for combining techniques and shares tips to avoid common problems and achieve successful results. Featuring over 350 rich photographs, this book will both teach and inspire you.